The fabrication and design of functionalised coatings on metals was studied. We evaluated the possibilities of hydro- and solvothermal treatment along with simple post-processing methods on metallic aluminium to obtain new material with novel properties, such as self-cleaning, superhydrophilicity, superhydrophobicity, photocatalytic degradation of organics and dielectric properties. These improved properties were achieved by the formation of nano- and micro-sized coatings of aluminium oxide hydroxide – boehmite (γ-AlO(OH)).
F.06 Development of a new product
COBISS.SI-ID: 29566759In collaboration with Animacel d.o.o., we have expanded the knowledge of fibroin to the synthesis of films and patches for treatment of large skin wounds in animals. Different surface modifications of fibroin films by conjugation with biological molecules were tested and their biological responses were compared. Several films were already used in experimental stem cell treatment of large skin/underskin wounds on dogs.
F.09 Development of a new technological process or technology
COBISS.SI-ID: 30094887The subject of invited talk was to summarize excellent results of European pr0ject coordinated by the invited speaker. Slovenian technology developed at Jožef Stefan Institute in the frame of national Programe P2-0084 was chosen by the industrial partners (Valeo, Siemens, Vacuumschmelze, Daimler, Kolektor) as the most appropriate for producing the final demonstrator. The technology of the magnets production on a pilot scale was transfered to German company Vacuumschmelze and final motors were produced: for electric vehicle (Valeo) and generator for wind turbines (Siemens).
D.01 Chairing over/coordinating (international and national) projects
COBISS.SI-ID: 29988391The European project MAG-DRIVE, coordinated by one of the members of the Department was successfully concluded. The research in MAG-DRIVE was focused to develop novel microstructural-engineering strategies that dramatically improved the properties of magnets based on light rare-earth elements, especially the coercivity, which enables them to be used for electric vehicle (EV) applications above 100°C. These magnets were also designed-to-recycling, with an emphasis on reducing conventional rare-earth magnets’ need for easily oxidizing grain boundaries.
D.01 Chairing over/coordinating (international and national) projects
COBISS.SI-ID: 29466663The influence of synthesis parameters on microstructure development and consequently thermoelectric characteristics was studied in a p-type Ca3Co4O9 ceramics. The thermoelectric characteristics of the Ca3Co4O9 ceramics were significantly improved by optimizing the microstructural texturing. We reported the highest ZT value of 0.31 at 600 oC reported in the literature.
F.09 Development of a new technological process or technology
COBISS.SI-ID: 29558055